MIAMI.- He restaurant Victoria & Albert’s, located at the Disneys Grand Floridian Resort & Spa hotel (Florida), received this Thursday night – April 18 – the coveted Michelin star, an award that recognizes excellence in the gastronomic industry worldwide and that Disney wins for the first time.
“It is an incredible honor to be recognized by Michelin for the innovative dining experience our team brings to life here at Victoria & Albert’s,” chef Matthew Sowers said in a statement. “Every member of our team earned this star, from our butlers to our culinary experts to our pastry chefs; we hope to inspire future generations of culinary professionals to follow their dreams,” added the chef.
For more than 20 years, Victoria & Albert’s has dazzled guests with a multi-course experience packed with flavors and the highest quality ingredients from around the world. Beyond culinary creations in the kitchen, the team is also dedicated to curating a world-class wine collection that includes more than 500 different selections.
To achieve these goals, the culinary space is under the direction of chef Matthew Sowers, who has almost 20 years of work at Victoria & Albert’s and with experience creating acclaimed menus for the Remy restaurant, on the Disney Dream ships and Disney Fantasy from Disney Cruise Line.
Joining Sowers is pastry chef Ally Rogers, who leads the resort’s entire pastry team.
Michelin star and other recognitions
A special service award was also presented at the ceremony: the Florida Service Award 2024 was received by Israel Pérez.
“For more than 20 years, the sommelier Israel Prez is dedicated to creating memorable experiences at exclusive restaurants at Walt Disney World Resort. As matre d’hotel“Israel and his team ensure that every person who walks through the doors of Victoria & Albert’s has a perfect evening at every step of the service,” Disney noted.
Just like in a dance, there are many small steps that emerge naturally after years of dedication. Everything is done with a purpose and it is beautiful when the rhythm is perfect, declared Pérez, who is originally from Puerto Rico.
In addition to now being the first and only theme park-owned and operated restaurant in the United States to hold a Michelin star, Victoria & Albert’s is the only culinary space in Florida to hold the honor of having five AAA diamonds – consecutively since 2000. , and the Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Awards, consecutively since 2018.
It has also been awarded the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence and the Florida Trend Golden Spoon Hall of Fame American Regional.
